Welcome to Tawnawilly parish

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Eucharistic Adoration

 Eucharistic Times in order to worship Our Lord who is present in the Blessed Sacrament.

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Light a Candle

Use our online application to light candles for loved ones. As a lit candle in any form symbolises faith, hope, and prayer.

Safeguarding Children

The Parish in conjunction with Raphoe Diocese provides a clear and robust Child Protection policy… more…

Welcome to our parish

We offer Mass, Prayer, Fellowship, and invite you to join us in this Community of Faith.

Fáilte – welcome

Welcome and thanks for visiting this website of the Parish of Tawnawilly in the Diocese of Raphoe. We are located in a very sceneic and historic part of our county here in the south of Donegal.  There are two churches in our parish; St. Patrick’s Church of the Four Master in Donegal Town (1936) and St. Agatha’s Church (1872) in Spierstown, Clar, roughly 2 km north-east of Donegal Town. 

​We hope that this website will help you to find out more about this parish and our living out of the Gospel and that the information and resource available will be of help to you.

Fr. James Gillespie

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Society of Saint Vincent De Paul

Tawnawilly

Local Contact – Tel: 087 6900218
Donegal Town Shop – Tel: 074 9723164

Eucharistic Adoration

All are welcome to come and spend as much time as they wish in Adoration, for there is no limit to the blessings that can be received through this practice. Whether you come for a few minutes or for an entire hour, the time spent in Adoration can be a source of immense spiritual nourishment and renewal. In the presence of the divine, we are able to lay aside our burdens and concerns, and to rest in the love and peace that only God can give.

However, there are those who have committed to fulfill a specific hour each week in Adoration, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication and faithfulness. These adorers are the backbone of our community, and their willingness to give of their time and energy is a testament to their love for God and for their fellow human beings.

Yet, as with any community endeavor, there is always a need for more adorers. We invite anyone who feels called to this sacred practice to consider committing to a specific hour each week. By doing so, you will be joining a community of people who are dedicated to worshiping and praising God, and who are committed to supporting one another on their spiritual journeys.

St Agatha’s Church Clar Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday 3pm – 7pm

St. Patrick’s Church Donegal Town – Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday: 10.30am – 9pm

Sacrament of Penance

Confessions
Saturday: Before and after Evening Mass

Or anytime upon request

Mass Times at Donegal Town

St. Patrick’s Church

Weekends
Saturday Vigil – 6.00pm
Sunday Morning – 11.30am

Weekdays
Tuesday: 10: 00 am
Thursday: 10.00am

NB: Please check current parish Newsletter to confirm times of Masses

Clar

St. Agatha’s Church

Weekends
Sunday Morning – 10: 00am

Weekdays
Wednesday: 10: 00 am
Friday: 10.00am

NB: Please check current parish Newsletter to confirm times of Masses

(Deadline Wednesday 5pm each week)

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Grief & Healing Support

These groups provide an opportunity for people to contact counselling services and openly express their feelings, share stories, and receive comfort from others who understand what they are going through. Support groups provide a safe place to explore one’s emotions and to receive assistance in the healing process.

Pieta House
Pieta House now operates the Suicide Bereavement Counselling centres that had previously been operated by Console. We provide free counselling, therapy and support to individuals, couples, families and children who have been bereaved by suicide. Click for contact details of the centres
The Irish Hospice Foundation
The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) has a Bereavement Education and Resource Centre (BREC) which provides a comprehensive range of information and training on bereavement and loss. The IHF also hosts www.bereaved.ie, a dedicated bereavement site providing information and resources for the public and professionals. These resources include bereavement leaflets on various aspects of bereavement, such as understanding grief, grieving the death of a partner, supporting someone who is grieving and grief in the workplace and bereavement videos. In addition, the IHF hold an annual public information evening in November which aims to provide information about grief and the range of supports available to those who are bereaved. At the event a number of voluntary bereavement support services and professional therapeutic services were represented

www.hospicefoundation.ie
Tel: (01) 6793188

Anam Cara
Anam Cara is a national organisation founded by bereaved parents. We provide a range of bereavement support services throughout the 32 counties. More importantly we offer peer support and understanding to families who have experienced the death of a child.Click to view Anam Cara website
CRY Ireland
CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young) is a charity that was founded in 2002 by parents who had experienced the effects of Sudden Cardiac Death and unexplained death within their families. We provide a range of Family Support services to loved ones and families throughout the 32 counties. People can contact our All Island Freephone number on 1800 714 080 (Rep of Ireland) and on 00 44 8006 40 62 82 (Northern Ireland/UK).

 Contact Details:

Elaine Whelan (Family Support Programme Coordinator) at [email protected] or 087-2174205
Lucia Ebbs (CEO) at [email protected] or 01-4142235
The Cry Centre, Unit 14B, Tallaght Cross west, Dublin 24. D24 R3HC                                                                                                                      Click to view CRY website

Our churches

Saint Patrick's Church

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH
UPPER MAIN STREET
DONEGAL

SAINT AGATHA'S CHURCH

CLAR, SPIERSTOWN
DONEGAL

Contact Details

Parish Office

Opening Hours

9: 30 am – 2: 30 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

 

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+353 74 9740461

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stpatricksparishcentre

Address

Parish Office
St. Patrick’s Parish Centre
Upper Main Street
Donegal
F94 EWR4
Co. Donegal

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